Feta Salad with Honeycrisp Apples & Walnuts
A crisp, sweet-and-savory fall salad featuring Honeycrisp apples, feta, toasted pecans, and cranberries tossed in a maple Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for holiday tables, cozy dinners, or light autumn lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for nuts)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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5–6 cups mixed greens
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1–2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced
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⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
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½ cup toasted pecans
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¼ cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp maple syrup
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
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Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes. Cool.
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In a bowl or jar, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth.
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In a large bowl, combine greens, sliced apples, feta, cranberries, and pecans.
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Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make ahead, store dressing and toppings separately. Add apples and toss with dressing just before serving.